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MAXBR1971 Jul 27th, 2012 02:46 PM

17 Days Burgundy - Venice by car, need help to plan my stops
 
hello all !

Going to make a car tour from Burgundy to Venice by car , late september this year.
17 days long. Its going to be a couple and my daughter (4 years old).
Already have the air tickets and car booked( one way), got a good discount rate.
Just need to find out where is the best places to stop, and what to do in those places !!
my idea...
BEAUNE - ANNECY (maybe go to chamonix)- LAUSANNE - LAUTERBRUNNEN - MENAGGIO - VENICE
love wines / mountains / nature / and drive listening a good rock !!

question... is there still harvest season in late september in burgundy and swiss wine areas (lavaux)?
how is going to be the mountains in switzerland in late september / early october? already some snow?

thank you all

bobthenavigator Jul 27th, 2012 03:13 PM

Are you prepared for a big surcharge for a car drop in Italy?

iris1745 Jul 27th, 2012 03:29 PM

A little info. burgundyeye.com

martinZH Jul 28th, 2012 12:16 AM

Since you will drive, make sure, you comply with the Swiss traffic rules and conditions:

http://wikitravel.org/en/Switzerland#By_car_2

This is the way how 'prioritée a droite' (priority to right) rules: http://www.vd.ch/themes/securite/pre...onne-conduite/

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2010/01...-bank-account/

and check your drive knowledge here: http://www.cooldriving.ch/en/index.htm !!!

MAXBR1971 Jul 29th, 2012 02:51 AM

thanks for all help!

yes I'm aware of car drop in Italy.
I've already visit that site about burgundy, very useful indeed.
good tips on drive in switzerland.!

kybourbon Jul 29th, 2012 05:21 AM

You need an IDP for Italy.

MAXBR1971 Jul 29th, 2012 01:59 PM

IDP - OK
As I love drive during my vacations I get it to avoid problems

MAXBR1971 Jul 30th, 2012 03:45 PM

Any help about my possible stops?

thanks

MAXBR1971 Aug 8th, 2012 04:44 PM

How about that?
4 DAYS - BEAUNE
4 DAYS - ANNECY
2 DAYS - LAUSANNE
3 DAYS - LAUTERBRUNNEN
1 DAY - MENAGGIO
3 DAYS VENICE

thanks

Michael Aug 8th, 2012 05:07 PM

Cut a day off Annecy and add it to Menaggio or Venice.


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